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Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 4, 2023 | Replies (20)
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Becky, We saw the doctor Friday for a hospice referral and he seemed to think this was normal disease progression....but after some of these posts I am hoping it is something else and going back to MD tomorrow. If he won't do the lab work, we will go somewhere to check it out hyperthyroidism- which he had a few years ago and lost 40 pounds very fast. See my "mrjohnwebb" comment. Thanks Becky for being the one to get others involved! I will keep everyone posted.
Jan
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@teacher502 , Jan, My husband has LBD and was diagnosed in early February 2020. He had lost 60 lb over a 3-year period through walking and exercise. His neurologist at the University of Utah warned us that he should not lose any more weight. One of the numerous symptoms of LBD is severe weight loss. Like all symptoms of LBD, who knows when they may occur. Definitely make your doctor aware of your husband's weight loss.
Jan KW, Another Lewy Warrior